The winner of this item will receive a $100 gift card to Comal in Berkeley. 

COMAL is a gathering place located in Berkeley’s bustling Arts District, just north of the Downtown Berkeley BART Station. The restaurant is housed in a single story building (circa 1927) and features a stunning secluded rear patio with a full bar, covered dining area and al fresco beer garden with fire pit.

Comal serves interpretations of classic Mexican dishes such as enchiladas, quesadillas, and a variety of tacos. Order the roasted whole chicken with fire-roasted fingerling potatoes, or the roasted pork lion with grilled vegetables which provide enough food for two or three people. With many delicious dishes from the wood grill, Comal is known for the freshness of their entrees. People come to Comal not only for the food but for its ambiance, too.  With a huge outdoor patio where people start on their appetizers and drinks, as well as a full bar and a large indoor dining area, it is a fun, vibrant place to spend an evening with friends or family. 

Executive Chef Matt Gandin, former chef de cuisine at San Francisco’s Delfina, creates earthy, modern interpretations of dishes from throughout Mexico, with emphasis on Oaxaca and neighboring coastal regions. Comal offers an “all-Mexican” list of craft cocktails, house-made sangritas paired with a curated collection of agave spirits, and a diverse selection of local beer and wine on tap.